game changer

noun

variants or game-changer
: a newly introduced element or factor that changes an existing situation or activity in a significant way
game-changing adjective
a game-changing discovery

Examples of game changer in a Sentence

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International trade could be the game changer that propels your business to new heights. Greg Hewitt, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025 These small accessories are game changers — keep reading to find the best deals on all our favorites on Amazon. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2025 Incentives became a 'game changer' for the industry The drop in permits comes just ahead of a new presidential administration that has pledged to reduce federal support for clean energy. Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025 Brands will need to back up their sustainability claims with true data, which means tools like Metro are going to be game changers. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 2 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for game changer 

Word History

First Known Use

1993, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of game changer was in 1993

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“Game changer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/game%20changer. Accessed 11 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

game changer

noun
: a newly introduced element or factor that changes an existing situation or activity in a significant way
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